Attention hikers: Take ample water, a water filter, and electrolytes

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Pacific Crest Trail in Washington 
photo courtesy National Park Service
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office recently related a story about rescuing dehydrated hikers from the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office and Kittitas County Search and Rescue have responded to three medical emergencies from backcountry hikers in the last two days, all related to heat exhaustion and dehydration. 

One subject was airlifted out of the Deep Lake area after a rescue ground team reached him and found him unable to walk or even ride a horse due to severe dehydration. 

Two others had to be provided emergency care in the field, including IV fluids, before they could walk out with the help of ground teams to get full medical care. All three were experienced hikers in good physical condition.

August in Kittitas County sees hundreds of northbound Pacific Crest Trail hikers and other backcountry users in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

In the kind of extreme weather in our near-future forecast, all backcountry users need to have ample water (and a water filter) and electrolytes to mitigate the heat.

Hiking up switchback trails and over passes in 90+ degree heat will deplete even the toughest of hikers. Heat-related illness and emergency can come on very suddenly and can be deadly.




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Sun sets keep moving north

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

 We've had some dramatic sunsets this week.




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SHORELINE: Overnight ramp closures planned at NE 145th Street next week

SHORELINE: Ramp closures planned at NE 145th Street

Beginning Monday, August 22, 2022 Sound Transit will close the northbound I-5 off-ramp to Northeast 145th Street and the Northeast 145th Street on-ramp to northbound I-5 nightly from 11pm to 5am the following morning through the morning of Friday, Aug. 26. 

The closures are to remove the falsework around the light rail line.



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LFP Climate Action Committee update

McAleer Creek

Earlier this Spring, the City of Lake Forest Park established the City’s first Climate Action Committee with a mission to develop equitable measures to reduce locally-generated greenhouse gas emissions and protect our environment and residents from the harmful effects of climate change.

Extreme flooding and massive storms, unprecedented heat domes and worldwide wildfires, unimaginable widespread droughts and disappearing lakes like Lake Mead, and the ever-concerning rising ocean levels are daily reminders of the issues that the world is facing.

The effects of climate change can be felt here at home in Lake Forest Park – remember the dense wildfires of last September and the scorching heat in late June. 

Climate change is impacting not only how we live, but it’s also impacting the quality of the salmon habitat in McAleer and Lyon Creeks, our trees are under stress from extreme heat, and pollinators are challenged by heat induced early blooming.

The Climate Action Committee is working to develop a Climate Action Plan that represents the priorities and concerns of all City residents and we need your engagement. 
Please watch for future neighborhood meetings, surveys seeking your feedback, data collection, and other educational information on how you can help combat the effects of climate change.

Join the Climate Action Committee (CAC) Notify Me list, go to: https://www.cityoflfp.com/list.aspx?ListID=291

Keep your eye out on the City’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and eNews for news and updates. Together we can reduce our contribution to climate change and prepare for its effects.

-The Climate Action Committee

Click here to sign up for the CAC Notify Me list!



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ShoreLake Arts’ 2022 Concerts in the Park Season ends with a Tropical Farewell

Friday, August 19, 2022

JERF began the summer concert season
Photo by Teresa Pape
ShoreLake Arts’ 2022 Concerts in the Park have come to an end for the year. 

This summer ShoreLake Arts presented six concerts showcasing a variety of music in parks across Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

The Concerts in the Park series began in June with two bands sharing the Pfingst Animal Acres Park stage:


The JHP Band will return on Saturday
for Celebrate Shoreline. 
Photo by Quinn Elliott
July brought the City of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve event where the JHP Band performed West African, Reggae and World Music under the gazebo at Cromwell Park.

JHP Band will be returning to the park this Saturday, August 20 for the City’s Celebrate Shoreline Event.

During the first week of August, ShoreLake Arts held its third annual Battle of the Bands featuring ten Washington State bands, competing over the course of three nights in Lake Forest Park for cash, studio time and equipment prizes.
Hawaiian music by Northwest Blend
Photo by Quinn Elliott
Finally, this past Wednesday evening, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline was filled with the beautiful Hawaiian music of Northwest Blend

More than 280 people made their way to the base of the garden to be serenaded with the sounds from the islands. 

The music and location provided the perfect tropical farewell to summer.

The 2022 Concerts in the Park series is complete for the season. 

ShoreLake Arts thanks everyone who was able to come together to experience music and support the arts in their community!

ShoreLake Arts is proud to present Concerts in the Park with major support from Jack Malek of Windermere Real Estate, City of Lake Forest Park, City of Shoreline, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 4Culture and individual donors, like you.

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. 

Established in 1989.


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Executive Constantine proclaims a Local Public Health Emergency for Monkeypox

Monkeypox
King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation today declaring monkeypox a public health emergency in King County. 

As of August 18, 2022 there are 272 cases of confirmed monkeypox in King County and over 14,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States. 

This is following the U.S. monkeypox emergency declaration on August 4, 2022. The King County proclamation will be effective immediately.

This local emergency proclamation allows Public Health – Seattle / King County to be more flexible with procurement, hiring and contracting protocols in order to respond effectively.

"We are fortunate to have one of the best public health organizations in the nation right here in King County, and today’s action ensures they will have all the tools needed to take on the challenge of monkeypox," said Executive Constantine. 
"The health of our community is paramount, and responding quickly and nimbly to monkeypox will help keep more of us safe."


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Gov. Inslee: Inflation Reduction Act is a win for Washingtonians

The Inflation Reduction Act will lower energy costs, create more jobs, increase manufacturing, lower prescription and healthcare costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

With provisions that reduce energy costs and emissions, create more domestic manufacturing and good-paying jobs, and make health care more affordable, the historic Inflation Reduction Act will deliver for families all across the nation. President Biden signed the act into law on Tuesday.

The law includes the most consequential suite of national climate actions to date. It puts America on track to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030, and paves the way for new clean energy infrastructure, new clean energy jobs, and energy security and independence. The investments will help “supercharge” state efforts to combat climate change. 

Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with the Washington Post and other news outlets about how the legislation will significantly bolster Washington’s efforts to help more people purchase electric vehicles, make energy-efficiency upgrades to their homes and appliances, and more.

The law is also the most important piece of federal health care legislation since the establishment of the Affordable Care Act. It will lower the cost of numerous prescription drugs, including medications treating cancer, diabetes and other health conditions where too often people have had to pay too much out of pocket.

"We can choose to build a future where everybody has an even shot. That's the America I believe in. And today, we've come a step closer to making that America real," Biden said.

"Clean energy and transportation. Well-paying jobs. Investments in cleaner air and efficient buildings for communities," Inslee said. 
"Washington and other states have led the way. This will now bring billions in investments and jobs to Washington and our whole country. Finally the federal government is joining in taking action on climate."

Read more from the White House about how the Inflation Reduction Act delivers for Washington.



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More Trees in Kenmore - two free trees for Kenmore households and businesses

In partnership with King Conservation District, the City of Kenmore is offering two free trees for Kenmore households and businesses. 

Choose from a variety of different sized native trees to plant on your property and help increase Kenmore's tree canopy. 

Learn more and apply for your trees online by September 23, 2022. Trees will be available for pick up at City Hall on October 22. 



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King County Elections certifies August Primary Election

King County Elections (KCE) certified the 2022 August Primary election on Tuesday, August 16. Just under 550,000 voters returned their ballots, marking a countywide turnout of 39%.

47.6% of ballots were returned by mail and 52.1% were returned to one of KCE’s 76 secure drop boxes located across the county. 0.3% were returned by overseas and services voters via email or fax.

Final results are available on the King County Elections website, as are an election summary report and reconciliation report. Precinct level results are available.

The results were certified during Tuesday’s Canvassing Board meeting with no discrepancies in reconciliation. Board members Julie Wise, Stephanie Cirkovich, and Susan Slonecker presided over the election’s certification. The meeting can be viewed on YouTube or Facebook.

One race is headed to a mandatory machine recount: Legislative District 47, State Senate

Washington state law requires a machine recount when there is a difference of less than 2,000 votes AND also less than 0.50% of the total number of votes for both candidates. 

Recount activities for that race will begin on Friday, August 19 at 9am. The recount will be certified by the King County Canvassing Board on Wednesday, August 31 at 1pm. The certification meeting will be livestreamed on King County Elections’ Facebook page.



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CORRECTION: ACS Van will be in the northeast corner of Cromwell Park for Celebration Shoreline

ACS volunteers in the specially equipped van
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The ACS van will be parked near Corliss on the northeast corner of Cromwell Park (near to Shoreline Fire) during Celebrate Shoreline 2022 on Saturday, August 20, 2022.




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Area students named to the St. Olaf College Dean's List

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (August 9, 2022) - The following local students have been named to the St. Olaf College dean's list for the spring 2022 semester. 

The dean's list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.

HOMETOWN, NAME, MAJOR, PARENTS

Shoreline
  • Kaili Jacobsen, Sociology/Anthropology, Jeffrey and Geraldine Jacobsen
  • Bonnie Paulson, Nursing, Thomas Paulson and Lisa McNeill
  • Megan Peery, Social Work, Robin Peery

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.



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Area Students graduate From St. Olaf College

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (August 9, 2022) - The following local students graduated with the St. Olaf College Class of 2022.

HOMETOWN, NAME, DEGREE, PARENTS

Shoreline

  • Kaili R. Jacobsen, Bachelor of Arts, Jeffrey and Geraldine Jacobsen
  • Bonnie E. Paulson, Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Paulson and Lisa McNeill

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by tradition.

St. Olaf's beautiful 300-acre campus is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.



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Local students honored on the Dean's Academic Honor List at Baylor University

WACO, Texas (August 16, 2022) – More than 4,800 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Spring 2022 semester.

The Dean's Academic Honor List recognizes Baylor undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester. 

Students honored on the Dean’s List earned a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.70 with no grade lower than a "C" while enrolled in at least 12 graded semester hours.

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME, COLLEGE

Lake Forest Park 98155
  • Logan Stoecker, Hankamer School of Business

Shoreline 98177
  • Faith Hollinrake, School of Education
  • John Hollinrake III, Hankamer School of Business

ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a Research 1 institution. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.



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Local resident graduates from Baylor University

WACO, Texas (August 16, 2022) – More than 3,000 Baylor University graduates – including nearly 90 graduates who completed their degree requirements in 2020 and 2021 – received their degrees during four commencement ceremonies May 13-14 in the Ferrell Center.

HOMETOWN, ZIP CODE, NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS, COLLEGE

Shoreline 98177

John David Hollinrake III, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Magna Cum Laude, Hankamer School of Business


ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.



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Concordia University Wisconsin releases Spring Honors List

MEQUON, Wis. (August 17, 2022) – Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA.

Among the area students named to the list were:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, MAJOR (if listed)

Seattle

Andra Hansen, Junior, Nursing-Tradit Undergrad

Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, offers over 75 undergraduate majors and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The school is located on 200 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline, only 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee.



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Local students named to dean's list at Washington University in St. Louis

ST LOUIS, Mo. (August 18, 2022) - The following students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2022 semester at Washington University in St. Louis:

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME, SCHOOL, TO QUALIFY

Lake Forest Park

Audrey Brown is enrolled in the university's College of Arts / Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts / Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Seattle 98133

Olivia Rui is enrolled in the university's College of Arts / Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts / Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

Shoreline 98177

Lexi Suarez is enrolled in the university's Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Olin Business School, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.

About Washington University in St. Louis

The university offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline Extra Help - Specialized Recreation Specialist – Substitute

City of Shoreline
Extra Help - Specialized Recreation Specialist – Substitute
SALARY: $15.79 - $17.63 Hourly
CLOSING DATE: 8/29/2022 11:59 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

The position implements and supports a wide variety of activities specifically for adults with developmental disabilities.

Program hours are:
  • Monday- Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
AND
  • must have the ability to work special events on Friday nights and Saturdays as needed
This position does not have scheduled hours. This position is for a substitute who will fill in for staff who are out sick or on vacation, however this position is authorized to work up to 20 hours a week as needed.

Job description and application



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Jobs: WSDOT TMC Technician (TT3, In-Training)

WSDOT
TMC Technician (TT3, In-Training)
Shoreline, WA. – Northwest Region
$53,121 - $80,879 Annually

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) Transportation Management Center (TMC) has an outstanding entry level opportunity in our new state-of-the-art facility. 

Candidates should have a passion for real-time traffic management, teamwork, and serving the people of Washington. Successful applicants will provide daily traffic management activities in the TMC consisting of operating traffic management systems, tunnel control systems, and radio communications.

The goal of this position is to manage daily traffic, collisions, construction, and maintenance closures in WSDOT’s Northwest Region, which stretches from Federal Way to Blaine and includes the greater Seattle area, Bellingham, Island County, and parts of Mt. Rainier National Park. Decisions made by this position directly affect the safety of the travelling public and traffic flow on the freeway and adjacent arterial system.

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Fall Registration for Recreation programs begins Tuesday, August 23, 2022 for Shoreline residents

Fall Registration for Recreation programs begins Tuesday, August 23, 2022 for Shoreline residents (not a good idea to wait!)

View the Recreation Guide online or pick up a copy at City Hall or Spartan Recreation Center then sign up here

Apply For a Scholarship

Scholarship are available to qualifying families, as well as those facing extenuating circumstances.

To apply, complete the 2022 Scholarship Application

Submit with supporting documents via email to :
shorelineparks@shorelinewa.gov and call 206-801-2600 before you register.



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Mountlake Terrace: Lane and ramp closures overnight next week

220th to 228th work zone in MLT
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE: Plan for lane and ramp closures overnight next week

Sound Transit will close the two right lanes of southbound I-5 between 220th Street and 228th Street overnight next week to continue work on the Lynnwood Link extension in Montlake Terrace. 

The lanes will close nightly from 10pm to 4:30am beginning Monday, Aug. 22 through the morning of Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The 220th Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 will also be closed.

The HOV direct access ramps will close nightly at 10pm and reopen at 5am Monday, Aug. 22 through the morning of Friday, Aug. 26.

The 44th Avenue West on-ramp to Southbound I-5 will also close overnight next week. Closing from 1-4am on Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23.

"Know before you go" 

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Early morning work for NE 185th St Station Garage Work Zone next week

Next week Monday, August 22nd and Thursday, August 25th, 2022, contractors will be performing early morning work from inside of the Sound Transit guideway at the NE 185th Station Garage as a part of the Light Rail Lynnwood Link Extension project.

When:
  • Monday, August 22nd from 5:00am to 5:00pm
  • Thursday, August 25th from 5:00am to 5:00pm
Trucks will be entering and exiting from 8th Ave NE in between NE 185th Street and NE 189th Street to the guideway work zone.

Residents should expect noise from heavy equipment and vehicles such as concrete trucks, forklifts and hand tools. If the work is delayed or takes longer than expected, more days will be added, and a new flyer will be provided to residents.



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Important information about school meals for families with children in Shoreline Public Schools

Important Information about School Meals

As the school year approaches, the Shoreline Schools nutrition department is sharing information about school meals, including:
  • Free and reduced meal applications
  • How to load money onto your child’s account
  • The basics of meals at school
  • A new school menu system for this year
  • Meal charge procedures
  • How to contribute to the district’s “Angel Fund”
  • Our wellness policy
  • Allergy accommodation information
Eating school meals will be a lot like it was before COVID and remote learning, but there are a few changes. 

Here are the most important points for the 2022-23 school year.

School Meal Purchasing Options

The USDA school meal waiver that provided free meals for all students last year expired and was not extended by Congress, so we will return to pre-pandemic operations for the 2022-2023 school year.

There are two options for your child to eat meals at school:

Free Meals
Paid Meals
Need help paying for school meals? 
Buying school meals or a la carte items? 
Fill out a Free and Reduced Meal application.
Load your student's account.
  • If you qualify, breakfast and lunch are 100% free (no more copays for reduced-price meals)
  • A la carte items must still be purchased with cash in hand or on account (these are snacks and extra food items sold separately from the full school meal)

  • Breakfast costs $2.00-$2.50 (varies by grade)
  • Lunch costs $3.65-$4.15 (varies by grade)
  • Families will get account low and negative balance notifications
  • Account balances must be positive to purchase a la carte items

Applications available in English, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese on our website.


You can learn more about meal accounts and ways to pay on our website.

  • About School Meals
  • Lunch is made up of 5 basic food components: milk, meat or meat alternate, vegetable, fruit, and grain.
  • Breakfast is made up of 4 food items: milk, fruit/vegetable, 2 grains (or 1 grain and 1 meat/meat alternate).
  • Many of our foods are made from scratch using the best ingredients, including low-fat proteins, whole grain pastas, fresh fruits and vegetables, locally sourced breads, and hormone-free milk.
Menus, nutrition, and allergen information

My School Menu - NEW for 2022-23!

NEW for the 2022-2023 school year, Shoreline School District is displaying all menus through My School Menus powered by Health-e Pro (a Washington State company). Menus can be viewed online or by downloading the My School Menus app from Google Play or the App Store.

Click here to view school menus online

Get the My School Menus app for your mobile device:

Download on the App Store | Get it on Google Play



Angel Fund Donations

The Shoreline School District Angel Fund helps to pay negative meal balances for students in need. If you are interested in donating to this fund with a credit or debit card, please contact our Food Services Office at 206-393-4209. If you have questions, send us an email at nutrition.services@ssd412.org

Donations by check can be mailed to the following address. Please write "Angel Fund" on the notes line.
Mailing Address: Shoreline Food Services, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Meal Charge Procedures

The goal of the school meal program is to provide nutritious meals to students during the school day. 

Students may receive breakfast and lunch at no cost to them if they are categorically eligible for free meals or if they qualify for free meals based on federal poverty guidelines. 

Sometimes, however, children who do not qualify based on these standards would like a breakfast or lunch but do not have money in their account or in-hand to cover the cost of the meal at the time of the meal service. 

The intent of the District Meal Charge Procedures is to ensure responsible financial management of the non-profit food services budget as well as a consistent and transparent student-oriented practice at each school for the responsible financial management of student meal accounts.

Wellness Policy

Children who are healthy, physically fit, and eat well-balanced meals are more likely to learn in the classroom. The district’s Wellness Policy supports increased emphasis on nutrition, as well as physical activity, at all grade levels to enhance the well-being of our district’s youth.

Some key components of our Wellness Policy are:
  • Providing students access to and encouraging consumption of nutrient-dense food
  • Discouraging the use of food as reward
  • Providing opportunities for physical activity and developmentally appropriate exercise
  • Providing and promoting accurate, evidence-based information related to health, nutrition, and physical education
For more information about the Wellness Policy, including guidance for snacks at school and other FAQ, please visit our Nutrition and Wellness page.

Allergy Accommodation Information

We are sensitive to the various nutritional needs of our students. If your student has an allergy to any food, please contact your school nurse as soon as possible. The top 8 allergens (soy, wheat, milk, peanut, treenut, egg, fish and shellfish) are flagged on breakfast and lunch menus. 

While there are many more ingredients that can cause allergic reactions, the top 8 are the only allergens required on nutrition labels.

For more information about allergens, special diets, and our procedures, please visit our Allergies and Special Diets page.

The Food and Nutrition Services section of our website is robust and maintained regularly, and it contains a wealth of information that may answer other questions you have.

If you have any additional questions, contact Jessica Jandayan, RDN, CD, SNS, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Shoreline Public Schools, nutrition.services@ssd412.org



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The largest Dahlia Show in the nation at Sky Nursery August 27 and 28, 2022

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Dahlia show at Sky Nursery photo by Martin Kral

The weather is outstanding, so this year's Combined Dahlia Show at Sky Nursery will feature equally exceptional blooms! 

Held on Saturday, August 27 (noon to 6pm) and Sunday, August 28 (9am to 4pm), this is the largest dahlia exhibition in America, since it is sponsored by the Puget Sound Dahlia Association and the local Seattle Dahlia Society. 

Sky Nursery (just north of N 185th along Aurora Ave N.) hosts this show in its large greenhouse. With the natural lighting and well-spaced layout, the venue offers just about the most perfect environment for a flower show.

This event is free to the public, so bring your friends and take some photos of prize-winning dahlias.

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People connected with the Starr Sutherland Jr. family expected to attend Saturday's BBQ

American Legion Hall
Starr Sutherland, Jr. American Legion Post 227 is inviting the community to their BBQ on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 1:30 - 4pm (see previous article).

A special speaker, Starr Dehn, is the son of Sutherland's long time friend Bill Dehn and is named for him.

Now the Post has been advised of some special guests coming to join them.  

This visit Saturday is getting better and better all the time with new guests coming. Dixie Rhode knew the Sutherland family and as an 8-year-old had a crush on Starr Sutherland. 

More amazingly, Mary Robertson Johnson will be coming. She was Starr Sutherland’s classmate, Lincoln High School, Class of 1940. She is 100-years-old and very close to the family serving as the caregiver for Ruth, Starr’s mother! 

Starr Dehn will be ecstatic, being able to talk with people who knew the man he was named after.

Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155-0193


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WSDOT still working on I-5 expansion joints through Seattle

Crews removing an old expansion joint
Photo courtesy WSDOT
If you need to travel through Seattle any time soon, be aware that work continues on the I-5 expansion joints. Your travel time can be increased significantly.

Real time traffic information is available at wsdot.com/traffic or by dialing 511.



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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

The King County Council on Tuesday approved a proposal to allocate $5 million in Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) funds to help and support young people with mental and behavioral health conditions.

The measure was sponsored by King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Girmay Zahilay, and Reagan Dunn.

“It’s clear to any parent across this country and here in King County that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an existing youth mental health crisis,” Dembowski said. 

“Many of the necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 disproportionately harmed our young people. We’ve seen drastic increases in suicides, attempted suicides, and mental-health related ER visits. I am proud that the Council acted and look forward to expeditiously getting these funds into the community to help our young people.”

The funding will be split into two main areas, both putting priority on youth services: $2 million will go to behavioral health providers with prioritization of school-based services, mental health first aid for youth, and suicide prevention for youth. 

The remaining $3 million will fund behavioral health providers, prioritizing children and youth behavioral health services providers, by using levy funds to adjust the amounts of their existing contracts to account for increased costs such as the effects of inflation.

According to the CDC during the first year of the pandemic, mental health-related emergency department visits among adolescents aged 12–17 years increased 31%. In addition, suicide attempts increased with both genders of youth aged 12-17, with an over 50% increase in girls attempting suicide.

The King County MIDD is a countywide 0.1% sales tax generating nearly $70 million annually, specifically for programs and services for people living with or at risk of mental and behavioral health conditions.

“Investing in mental health, especially for young people, is absolutely crucial,” Kohl-Welles said. 



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Genealogists: knock down your brick wall with a free session from Sno-Isle Genealogical Society

Home of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society is offering researchers another opportunity to get help with their "brick wall" problems on Saturday 27 Aug 2022, at its Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. 

To make a reservation call 425-775-6267 to leave a message. Your call will be returned later to confirm your appointment. 

Caroll Budny is an experienced researcher who can direct your research efforts. The free 40 minute session is an "in person" appointment.



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Reunions: Shoreline Class of '63 Mini-Reunion Monday

Shoreline Class of '63 Mini-Reunion
Mini-Reunion Get-together - MONDAY, August 22, 2022 from 4pm until ???


There's no entrance fee but YOUR $5 DONATION to keep our website active and replenish the class treasury will be greatly appreciated.

Attendees, you will buy your own food and drinks. There will not be a buffet. You can order from the full Channel Marker menu and there will also be some special menu items available for our class.

A block of rooms has been reserved next door at the Best Western Harbor Inn in Edmonds, 425-771-5021. Tell them you are with the Shoreline Class of 1963 Reunion when you book your reservation.

Are you in touch with class members who haven't joined this website or our class Facebook page? Please let them know about the Mini-Reunion.

Please RSVP to Karen Schumacher Wolf: wolferkalena@gmail.com 425-923-0148

Be There or Be Square!



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Darnell Park Community Work Party and BBQ Saturday

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!
August 20, 2022 10am - 2pm

In association with the City of Shoreline, Kaleidoscope Landscape will be hosting a family-friendly work party and free catered bbq. 

Come on out to help celebrate our beloved community and help restore some of our natural green spaces. 

This event will be a hands-on educational experience for all community members and an excellent opportunity for high school juniors to earn volunteer hours. 

This event is rain or shine, please visit our website for more details. kaleidoscopeinc.net



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CORRECTION: Visit the ACS van Saturday at Celebrate Shoreline

Shoreline ACS Van photo by Steven H. Robinson
CORRECTION: the original story had the wrong location for the ACS Van

By Diane Hettrick

Celebrate Shoreline is this Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Cromwell Park. The field will be full of booths and activities. A dozen food trucks will compete for your attention.

Parked on the Corliss Ave side in the northeast corner (by Shoreline Fire) the comm van of the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) will be open to the public from noon to 6pm.

The comm van or Mobile Communications Command Vehicle is equipped with radio equipment and the ability to operate on the HF, VHF and UHF amateur bands (including packet radio), as well the CB and marine bands, plus the Family Radio Service band. They can also operate on the regional VHF P25 and 800 Mhz public safety systems.

The van has connections to multiple radio broadcast bands.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Staffed by volunteers of the Amateur Radio Team, a
ffiliated with the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Fire Department, these are the people who stand ready to help in emergencies when all other communications go dark.

These "ham radio" operators will be happy to demonstrate their mobile work station in the van and tell you how to become a ham yourself. 

Or you can just look!


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